SJVC's Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting (CAMA) program trains students in both administrative and clinical medical procedures for medical offices and specialty clinics. Graduates of this program earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exams.
Learn
Insurance billing
Appointment scheduling
Patient information coding
Injection Administration
Electrocardiograms
Venipuncture & skin puncture
CPR & First Aid
Training includes a clinical externship which allows students to further their studies in a real-world medical environment.
This hands-on clinical training enhances the learning experience and give students the ability to develop work history while completing their studies.
Career Opportunities
A well-trained medical assistant is qualified to work in a variety of medical environments such as medical offices, clinics, hospitals, laboratories, medical supply and equipment sales or insurance billing companies.
Medical assistant
Medical records clerk
Ward clerk
Medical secretary
Admissions Clerk
Locations
SJVC's medical assistant program is available in six locations in California; Modesto, Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield, Hesperia and Temecula. Morning, afternoon and evening classes are available, making it easy to create a schedule that works for you.
Certifications Earned
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible for one or more of the following certifications.
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
CPR and First Aid
To learn more about SJVC's medical assistant courses, call us at 866-544-7898 or fill out the contact form to the right.
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